#  Handbook: Building Professional Connections (from Harvard FAS Office of Career Services) 

 



Many students begin thinking about building their network as they prepare to apply for jobs. But, as meeting people in your field of interest is the MOST EFFECTIVE method for finding a job or internship, it’s important to start BEFORE that time comes. A good resource for learning to do so effectively is this comprehensive, widely-applicable guide, written and presented by the Harvard FAS Office of Career Services. [Read the full handbook here.](https://hwpi.harvard.edu/files/ocs/files/gsas-building-connections-publication.pdf)